PUBG Update 37.1 Brings Fresh Changes and Fixes

Update 37.1 for PUBG has landed, bringing some fixes and changes that might not shake the foundations but will definitely smooth out a few rough edges. No flashy new features this time, but a cleaner experience is always welcome, right? Maybe not the update everyone was hoping for, but sometimes it’s the little things that count.

Live Maintenance Schedule

※ The times shown below are subject to change.

• PC: August 13, 00:00 – 08:30 (UTC)

• Console: August 21, 01:00 – 09:00 (UTC)

Map Service

Check out the Map Service Report – Update 37.1 for the latest info on regional map preferences and rotations!

※ Please note that the features and updates described below are subject to change or removal due to issues such as bugs, in-game problems, and community feedback. The images are intended as visual references only; the actual game may look different as the builds are continually developed and refined before release.

Collaboration: Bugatti

Bugatti Container

• An exclusive Bugatti container is available on the starting islands of Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Vikendi, Taego, Deston, and Rondo.

• The container can only be unlocked by players who own Bugatti skins.

  • If multiple Bugatti skins are concurrently equipped, the system will randomly select one to display.

• Only the player who unlocks the container and their teammates can operate or ride in the Bugatti vehicle.

• This feature can be utilized from the start of the match until players board the plane; once they do, the previously positioned container and the Bugatti vehicle will disappear.

• Available in Normal Match, Ranked, and Casual Mode.

• The Bugatti containers are available for one month.

Misc.

• Customize – Vehicle – Special Skins – Edit Skin

  • Even after the conclusion of the sales/rewards period, unacquired items will remain visible, distinguished by a lock icon.

• Stay tuned for an array of exciting updates related to our collaboration with Bugatti! Be sure to check out the upcoming PUBG x Bugatti announcement to learn how to obtain the exquisite Bugatti skins, navigate the fresh Bugatti Crafting page at the Workshop, and much more!

Gunplay

DMR Rebalance

The DMR Rebalance introduced through Gunplay Labs will be officially implemented in Update 37.1.

• Reduced DMR damage by about 12%.

• Reduced DMR RPM by about 45%, except for the Dragunov and Mk14.

• The VSS’s damage and RPM remain unchanged.

Dev’s comment: The DMR Rebalance you got to try out in June is now being applied to all modes. DMRs have had a strong presence in PUBG’s gunplay meta for a long time. Their power in mid-to-long-range fights and the way they become more dominant as the match goes on have often narrowed weapon choices and led to repetitive engagement styles. This rebalance focuses on reducing their overwhelming dominance. In other words, we want to shift away from the meta where using a DMR feels like the only viable choice. Our goal is to adjust the dominance of DMRs and shake up the stagnant meta. We want to create an environment where a wider range of weapon combinations can coexist. Instead of players feeling like they must use certain weapons, we’re aiming for a gunplay ecosystem where every weapon type feels like a viable choice. In such an environment, we expect to see a wider range of engagements and more dynamic gameplay overall. Just like with weapon choice, our goal isn’t to eliminate long-range fights, but to build upon them. We want to support a broader set of strategies and playstyles, including close-quarters combat, so that the game feels more flexible and varied. As DMR dominance fades and finishing off downed enemies becomes more difficult, we also expect greater chances for survival and a refreshing shift in combat dynamics. We’ll keep a close eye on the gunplay environment and respond swiftly as needed to support a wider range of strategies and weapon combos. Please note that this DMR Rebalance is not a permanent change, but rather part of our ongoing effort to keep the meta fresh and dynamic. For more details on the DMR Rebalance, check out the latest Gunplay Dev Letter.

Gameplay

Red Zone

※ The following changes apply to Normal Match and Ranked.

• The duration of each Red Zone instance has been slightly reduced.

• Fixed an issue where the final Red Zone bombing would not occur on 8×8 km maps.

  • The total number of Red Zone bombardments remains unchanged, with the final bombing ending at the end of Phase 2.

• The initial Red Zone on 8×8 km maps will now appear later than before.

Bot Refinement

• Bots have been improved to behave more naturally in various situations.

Spawn Changes

• The Canted Sight has been removed from every spawn spot.

  • (PC) Accordingly, the Inventory slot previously used for the Canted Sight has been removed.

• Fixed spawn spots for the Inflatable Boat have been added to Deston, but the total spawn quantity remains unchanged.

Vehicles

• The seatbacks of the Mirado and Food Truck now block bullets, matching other vehicles.

World

• PUBG x aespa-themed decorations have been removed from every map.

Deston

• Vending Machines and Destructible Pots have been added.

  • Applies to both Normal Match and Ranked.

Ranked

Season 37

• Ranked weapon skins for the Mk14 have been added as Tier Rewards (permanent) for Season 37.

• The leaderboard will reset after the live server maintenance.

• Check out your final Tier from the previous season through your Career page.

Ranked Play Point Rewards

We’ve adjusted the Ranked Play Point Rewards so that your efforts pay off a bit sooner.

• 120 Points

  • Contraband Coupon (x15) → (x35)

• 1300 Points

  • Contraband Coupon (x85) → (x65)

Season 36 Rewards

Below are the rewards you’ll be receiving based on your final Tier from the previous Ranked season.

• The Ranked Parachute skins, weapon skins, and Medals are permanent rewards. The rest of the obtainable rewards are available for use during a single Ranked season.

• Rewards can be found on your Inventory/Edit Profile page once Season 37 starts.

• Once Season 37 is over and the server undergoes maintenance, every reward but the Parachute, weapon skin, and Medal will be withdrawn.

(PC) UGC Alpha

※ UGC Alpha will be available for three months, until Update 38.1.

With Update 37.1, UGC Alpha now allows all BATTLEGROUNDS Plus players to create sessions and features new sample modes!

For more information on UGC Alpha, please refer to the PUBG UGC Alpha announcement from July.

Service Period (UTC)

• August 13, after live server maintenance – until the live server maintenance for Update 38.1 (October)

After watching the guide video below, head over to the official PUBG YouTube channel to explore more in-depth tutorials!

Arcade

POBG

The fan-favorite mode PlayerOmnom’s Battlegrounds finally returns… If they win, say goodbye to Chicken Dinners. Defeat the chicken uprising in this top-down pixel shooter!

Basic Rules

• Map: Erangel, Miramar, Karakin, Vikendi, Sanhok, Paramo

• Perspective: TPP only

• Party type: Solo

• POBG is an action shooting game played in stages.

• Enemies and bosses get progressively stronger at each stage.

• Acquire weapons and skills during the game and use them strategically.

• Clear all stages to win the game.

• POBG matches don’t count towards the Survivor Pass and do not grant Arcade Points or BP.

Update: Paramo

• The Paramo map has been added.

  • Lava pools that deal damage over time will spawn randomly.

  • A new enemy, Mortar Chicken, and a new boss, Captain Crispy, make their debut.

Service Period (UTC)

• PC

  • August 21, 07:00 – September 9, 07:00

• Console

  • August 28, 07:00 – September 17, 07:00

Workshop

Special Crafting

Introducing new collaboration skins – craftable only through Special Crafting at the Workshop! Check out the full details on the upcoming PUBG x Bugatti collaboration announcement.

Special Crafting Closing Date (UTC)

※ The Special Crafting – Bugatti Crafting tab will be accessible only until the following dates. Make sure to use up your Tokens before the closing date!

• PC

  • September 15, 00:00

• Console

  • September 23, 00:00

Lobby

(PC) New Feature: Show/Hide Chat

Starting with Update 37.1, you’ll be able to hide chat messages from specific chat channels.

• You can use the following commands to toggle the visibility of individual chat channels.

  • /ot: Show/hide team chat

  • /oc: Show/hide clan chat

  • /ocm: Show/hide custom match chat

• When a chat channel is hidden, all existing messages in that channel will be hidden, and new messages from the channel will no longer be received.

  • However, your own messages and system messages will remain visible.

  • If you choose to show a previously hidden chat channel, messages that were sent while it was hidden will become visible.

• If you enter the lobby while a chat channel is hidden, a notification message will appear in the chat.

• Please note that chat visibility settings will reset to visible for all channels when the game is restarted.

Survivor Pass

A brand new Survivor Pass is prepared for Update 37.1. Read more details on the August Store Update announcement!

Custom Match

• Canted Sight has been removed from the Spawn tab.

• The following weather conditions will be unavailable in Deston.

  • (Dynamic) Storm

  • (Dynamic) Sunrise

  • (Dynamic) Clearing Storm

Training Mode

• Canted Sight has been removed from the Spawn Tool.

UX/UI

• The WWCD text on the Match Results screen has been adjusted to avoid overlapping with other UI elements.

• Tabs for different Pass types have been added to the top of the Pass menu.

• Some UI elements have been modified or removed to reflect the removal of the Canted Sight.

• When running other games with anti-cheat software alongside PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, a warning message will appear stating that this is not recommended due to potential stability issues.

• The M79 is now displayed under Customize – Weapons – Charms – Misc, and Charms can now be attached to it.

• (Steam) Item prices in select local currencies (KRW, CNY, EUR) will now be displayed alongside USD in the Store purchase popup.

  • The costs shown in these local currencies are not based on real-time exchange rates. The actual amount charged may differ.

    • Exchange rates are updated once per month, on the day of each monthly update.

Performance

• Optimized the Sanhok map to improve average frame rate and reduce hitching.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

• Fixed an issue in Ranked matches where assists were not recorded when assisting in the elimination of a player you had previously killed.

• Fixed an issue in Ranked where a player who had been recalled could receive the “So Close!” medal upon winning the match.

• Fixed an issue where deaths caused by Red Zone bombardments were incorrectly recorded as fall deaths.

• Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the footsteps of a player carrying a knocked-out teammate were inaudible.

• Fixed an issue where destroying a Fuel Pump from beyond a certain distance triggered abnormal visual effects.

• Fixed an issue where Gas Cans could be obtained while being detonated.

• Fixed an animation issue that occurred when switching weapons while holding a Mortar.

• (PC) Fixed an issue where the spectator time of already eliminated teammates was not counted when the last surviving teammate was killed by a Pillar Guard.

World

• Fixed collision, texture, performance, and some other general Deston issues.

• Fixed an issue where players could deploy a parachute when jumping at certain locations near the Shelter area in Erangel.

UX/UI

• Fixed an issue where certain images and animations were not displayed on the Ranked Match Results screen when Tier Protection was triggered.

• Fixed an issue where the background image was not displayed in the Previous Season Rewards popup.

• Fixed an issue where owned items were not displayed when the collection filter was set to ‘Others’ on the Customize – Character/Weapons pages and the Hideout – Salvage page.

• Fixed an issue where Rich Presence displayed the party type previously selected in the Normal Match lobby when entering Clan Training Mode, instead of showing it as Solo.

• Fixed an issue in Ranked where selecting Leave Match from the System Menu on the starting island brought up the standard Leave Match popup instead of the Ranked version.

• Fixed an issue where the Interaction UI text for deathboxes was displayed incorrectly.

• Fixed an issue where the item section appeared empty when accessing the Special Disassembly page without any eligible items.

• Fixed an issue where the sort and filter UI appeared on the Workshop – Regular Crafting – Craft page even when no items were available for crafting.

• Fixed an issue where the “Hide Player Nicknames” option did not apply to Interaction UI elements related to carrying.

• Fixed an issue where system messages were displayed on the Match Results screen in Custom Match.

• Fixed an issue where the “Exit to Lobby in 60 Seconds” function did not work after dying in Solo mode.

• (PC) Fixed an issue where incorrect sound effects were played when clicking the filter button on the Repurpose/Disassembly pages in the Workshop.

• (Console) Fixed an issue where platform icons were not displayed in the player kick popup in Custom Match.

Items & Skins

※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.

• Fixed an issue where the waist became transparent when the female character wore the PAI 2019 Jacket with the SEA Champ Training Pants.

• Fixed an issue where the upper body became transparent when the female character wore the Minotaur’s Shirt with the Work Jacket.

• Fixed an issue where the neck became transparent when the female character wore certain helmets with balaclava-style masks.

• Fixed the clipping issue when the female character wore the Zero Techwear Biker Jacket and certain pants together.

• Fixed an issue where certain parts of the “Kiss the Sun” UAZ  skin appeared differently from the item icon image.